Marijuana Blog

Billing itself as the world’s largest medical marijuana convention, Hempcon returns April 19-21 to San Jose with “therapeutic” tunes from Wu-Tang rapper Cappadonna, samples and a medicating 420 area.

 

Straddling the line between a marijuana festival and an educational event, Hempcon showcases the latest in hydroponics equipment, smoking utensils and organizers even advertise samples from some of the more than 40 collectives scheduled to attend.

 

Patients can find an array of exhibitors from local dispensaries and equipment manufacturers to educational services and on-site medical evaluations. It’s a place where, for those only involved in the scene on a medicinal level, can explore options for local treatment and options for ingesting as well as legal advice.

 

However, as much as it is an event for medical patients, it’s also a celebration of marijuana culture with booth babes, clothing and other weed-related artifacts. In addition to Cappadonna, 12th Planet will perform along with a lineup of DJs, including DJ Dome, DJ Hype, Hani Naser, Louis Conte and Craig Eastman.

 

Hempcon is also a big attraction for those involved—or looking to get into—the business of medicinal marijuana. There are numerous seminars, such as “How To Start a Delivery Business,” and the keynote speech of the event will be delivered by legal expert F. Freddy Sayegh on the convention’s final day. Sayegh is a Southern California lawyer specializing in medical marijuana issues. THCFinder.com is an official Sponsor of Hempcon so come by our Booth and grab some free goodies!

 

Read more: http://street.sfstation.com / http://www.Hempcon.com

Montpelier — The Vermont House gave preliminary approval Friday to a bill that would change the offense of possessing up to an ounce of marijuana from a misdemeanor crime to a civil offense similar to a speeding violation.

 

On roll call vote of 98-44, the House endorsed the bill, which would impose a fine of as much as $300 for anyone caught with up to an ounce of the drug.

 

The bill also contains provisions designed to eliminate the possibility of a permanent criminal record or future collateral consequences such as ineligibility for certain jobs or government benefits for those convicted of possessing up to two ounces, or up to four plants.

 

The legislation now goes to the Senate, which is also expected to pass it.

 

Read more: http://www.vnews.com

State Senator Kimberly Yee said she would amend her medical marijuana labeling bill — SB 1440 — so that a first-time violation would result in the permanent closure of legal dispensaries. This is one of many problems with the bill.

 

This didn’t occur, and the future of medical marijuana is in jeopardy. If you are an Arizona resident, please write your legislators today.

 

SB 1440 is billed as a way to label medical marijuana edibles so they won’t fall into the hands of children. That’s a great idea, and we support it. However, the rules are vague, and the bill contains a one strike and you’re out clause, which would permanently close a dispensary for even a minor violation.

 

Arizona voters have said “yes” to medical marijuana three times, but some elected officials ignore the will of the voters and the plight of patients.

 

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